Today is John's first day of school. His mother, Tanya, is saying goodbye to him. She kisses him. She straightens his collar and fixes his hair. She sends him off to join his kindergarten classmates. Soon, several five-year-olds are walking into the building, all wearing large backpacks. Tanya waves again. 'I love you!' she shouts from the parking lot. 'Love you, mom!' he yells. 'So much!' 'I know, Mom!' John's book bag looks heavier than he is. His mother waves again and again. More I-love-yous, more blowing kisses.

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